The RPA have made a further 3,472 payments to claimants making a total 61,172 payments (over 70%) on 27 January 2016. The total value of payments made now stands at over £845 million out of an estimated total fund of £1.43 billion (this was £779 million as at 19th January 2016).

The RPA is also now aware of several instances where it seems either an under or over payment has been made for BPS 2015. As claim statements are being sent out more cases of this nature will undoubtedly emerge. Everyone is asked to check any claim statement they receive to ensure they have received the correct payment.